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$196,099$210 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

120 5TH ST

MERRILL, IA 51038
5
Beds
2
Baths
936 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$196K
$157K low$236K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,280 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$113,390 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,790
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPLYMOUTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Le Mars Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.0 mi
E
Kluckhohn Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.0 mi
H
Le Mars High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Le Mars Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51038These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,866
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,020
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,920
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

120 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Merrill 51038
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Merrill 51038
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Merrill 51038
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Merrill 51038

What homes are worth in Merrill 51038

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$103K$623K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Merrill 51038.

How it measures up in Merrill 51038

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Merrill 51038.

Estimated value$196,099
CheaperTypical $232,643Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,513 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 120 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMerrill 51038Plymouth County
Estimated valuepricier than$196,09930% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21067% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²7% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than195753% of homes46% of homes

About 120 5th St

How much is 120 5th St, Merrill, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 120 5th St, Merrill, IA is $196,099 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $156,640 to $235,558. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 120 5th St, Merrill, IA last sell?

120 5th St, Merrill, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 120 5th St, Merrill, IA?

120 5th St, Merrill, IA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 120 5th St, Merrill, IA built?

120 5th St, Merrill, IA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 120 5th St, Merrill, IA?

120 5th St, Merrill, IA is assigned to Le Mars Middle School (middle), rated B; Kluckhohn Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Le Mars High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Le Mars Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 120 5th St, Merrill, IA compare to other homes in Merrill 51038?

Among the 667 homes in Merrill 51038, it is worth more than 30% of them ($196,099 against a typical $232,643), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($210 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 7% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,513 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1957 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Plymouth County, it is worth more than 32% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 120 5th St, Merrill, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 120 5th St, Merrill, IA was $1,280. The county assessed it at $113,390.

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